Storm Damage Checklist

If your home has been affected by the weather and you suspect there’s storm damage, then our storm damage checklist will help you get things sorted as quickly as possible, to minimize the impact on your family.

It’s a good idea to keep your insurance details to hand and easily available at all times, perhaps in your wallet or on your phone so that you don’t have to go in your house to get your policy details, especially if it’s not safe to do so.

Take pictures

Remember to take pictures of any damage sustained, if you can. This will help the assessors know what to expect when they come to visit your home.

From a damaged roof to a broken air conditioning unit or flooded kitchen, a few pictures can make all the difference when it comes to making your home insurance claim.

Don’t throw anything away

It’s important that you don’t throw any damaged items away, as they may be needed by your insurance assessor for your claim.

If you can’t keep a soaking wet carpet or broken TV in your home, then take pictures, and keep samples if possible. A small square of your wet carpet should be enough to prove it was all wet.

Find a property reconstruction contractor

As soon as your insurance company gives you the go-ahead, you’ll want to find a property reconstruction contractor who can assess your home and make the necessary repairs.

The contractor you choose needs to be credible, experienced, reliable, and ideally available immediately.

Protect your property from further damage

If it’s safe to do so, you’ll need to protect your property from any further damage.

Get some tarp and cover up any obvious holes or broken windows if you can.

It’s a good idea to move things that are in danger, such as kitchen appliances, computers and other electrical equipment and any valuables and personal items.

Our Advice

We can’t stress it enough, but don’t put yourself or others in danger, even if you think you are confident and capable of assessing the damage for yourself. Contact your insurance company first, see what else you can do on the storm damage checklist, and then let RJI Professionals do it all for you. We work across Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin, and so we’re able to help you.

Need help or advice after a storm? Why not Contact us today on 877-ROOF-310 and tell us what you need us to do.

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